Leprechaun Hat

crayola supplies

Crayons
No-Run School Glue
Glitter Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

paper clips

Why

Lucky for you, these leprechaun hats wish everyone a Top O' the Mornin'! Kids create madcap fun to celebrate wearing green.

Steps

1. Party on St. Patrick's Day---or whenever leprechauns and fairies gather at a rainbow's end! Make and wear this hat when you're in a festive mood.
2. With a Crayola® Crayon on green construction paper, draw an oval large enough to fit on top of your head. Cut it out with Crayola Scissors. Save the scrap paper. Cut a point at the front of the hat. Cut a small U in the back. Draw feathers on the scrap paper.
3. Decorate the hat and paper feathers with crayons and Crayola Glitter Glue. Include Irish names and symbols, rainbows, pots of gold, or other designs that remind you of leprechaun adventures. Dry.
4. Bring the two sides of the U opening in the back together. Glue with Crayola School Glue. Hold the hat together with a paper clip until dry.
5. Cut out the paper feathers. Glue them to the back of the hat so they stick up and show from the front. Dance an Irish jig while you search for shamrocks!

When & Where

"Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Kids had fun all week making their Leprechaun Hats."
- Marni R., family child care provider.

"We discussed St. Patrick and his influence on Ireland. Students wrote their names in Gaelic on their hats."
- Arturo L., religious educator.

Interesting Info

According to Irish myth, leprechauns are cobblers (shoemakers) by profession. Mostly, they are thought to spend their days hiding fairy treasures, which can been seen by humans at the ends of rainbows.

Safety Guidelines

Costumes & Masks— CAUTION: When children wear hand-crafted costumes and masks, make sure the crafts do not obstruct the child’s vision, hearing, or impede movement. Do not use feathers, fabric, or raffia on wearable costumes and masks because these items do not pass costume flammability tests. Wearable masks are those held in place on the face with elastic, yarn, or other materials. Keep away from open flames.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.